The day was unbelievably cool & crisp and the shadows long. My absolute favorite kind of day! We shared the magic light with good friends who came for a visit, Phillissia & Hank and Molly & Charles.
(Image of Ginger Cake: Hank Rossi)
After many rainy weeks in East Texas, the tables turned and we are experiencing "Postcard Perfect" days, (my fathers term for unbelievably excellent weather).
(above, Phillissia and Hank)
In our neck of the woods, this particular brand of loveliness happens, but once a year and the time is NOW! An ambiance that can make a person dizzy with happiness, after enduring a long, hot & humid summer!
We headed down to the Bayou, for a boat ride, but since it is flooded from the rain...
We picniced on the waterfront with Johnie, who owns the Bayou Landing, here in Jefferson.
(above photo by: Hank Rossi)
Le menu: Asian Salad, Beer Bread with Dill, Ginger cake, Chocolate Chip Cookies and Black grapes.

It was peaceful to be out by the water with good buddies.
(photo above: Hank Rossi)

Catfish even made a cameo appearance!
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After, we wandered around our little town.
Winding our way into a music store, where Charles and Don jammed for awhile.
(above photos: Hank Rossi)
When we got back home, I did some secret finishing touches on my surprise party favors for Molly and Phil, Cocktail Chapeaux to wear at dinner!
When our guest arrived, I brought my girlfriends back to pick out there favorite hat!

Decisions~Decisions!!
But, everyone picked their favorite!
The table was set and the candles lit. We dined on Crawfish Etoufee and salad, sipped great wine, then for dessert,
drum roll please........
(photo above: Hank Rossi)

We savored Phillissia's Bread-pudding Souffle served with Whiskey Sauce!

After we dined, Charles served up a live performance!

Then Molly and Charles played together for awhile, making our house sound and feel happy! Nothing like family and good friends, delicious food, good wine, nice weather, and live music to make a heart happy!!

Charles even taught me a new jazz progression on the guitar last night.

Made me so happy, I cut off my left fingernails today and practiced!
(above photos: Hank and Phillissa Rossi)